Drawing up a program, revisionism
The process of Chen Feng absorbing the Soul Bone lasted for two Kuntian.
When he woke up again, he felt the changes that had occurred in his body.
At this moment, Tang San had already absorbed all the Spirit Concentration Head Soul Bone.
Seeing Chen Feng wake up, he asked, "Xiao Feng, did the Soul Bone go smoothly?"
"Overall, things went fairly smoothly, but it seems there was a minor hiccup." Chen Feng touched his forehead.
The Special Horns there has been returned to its body, but the changes it caused will not disappear.
He sensed it briefly and said, "Da Ming's Soul Bone caused a change in my Head Soul Bone. Originally, the effect of this Head Soul Bone was to absorb the Lightning Attribute energy in the surrounding environment, condense it, and release a lightning strike. Now, the attack it releases has become the Sky Azure Annihilation Thunder. As for the Soul Skill provided by Da Ming's Left Arm Bone, it is the Sky Azure Sluggish Divine Claw that it mentioned before."
In other words, the power of the Sky Azure Bull Python Left Arm Bone was split in two: one part fused with the Head Soul Bone of the Silver Electric Flying Snake, while the other part remained in the Left Arm Bone.
The fusion of the Head Soul Bone produced a synergistic effect greater than the sum of its parts, because in the Original Work, Tang San's use of the Heavenly Annihilation Thunder was not affected by the environment and relied purely on his own Soul Power to release it.
However, the fused Soul Bone of Chen Feng can absorb the Lightning Attribute energy of the surrounding environment and can also form a synergy with his External Soul Bone, Wrath of Vengeance.
"I wonder if the effect of this Left Arm Bone will be weakened after some of the energy is separated." Chen Feng clenched his left hand.
"You'll know once you try it," Da Ming said, emerging from the lake. "Use the Sky Azure Sluggish Divine Claw on Er Ming; it knows best how effective this skill is."
Chen Feng glanced eagerly at Er Ming, who was squatting not far away. Er Ming rolled his eyes in annoyance, but still nodded in agreement.
After some testing, the Sky Azure Sluggish Divine Claw effect released by the Soul Bone was revealed. After hitting a target, it could slow down the target's six senses and physical abilities by ten times. This effect could be broken by powerful energy attacks.
In addition, it requires four seconds of charging before use.
As for the duration of its effect, it mainly depends on the comparison of the Mental Power strength of both parties.
After Chen Feng used the Sky Azure Sluggish Divine Claw to grab Er Ming, it broke free in less than a second. However, after this Soul Bone Skill hit Tang San, it controlled him for about ten seconds, which was basically the same as in the Original Work.
This indicates that the Sky Azure Bull Python Left Arm Bone is indeed Soul Bone of the 100,000-year level, but it only consumed a small portion of the essence within Da Ming's body.
The significance of this is self-evident.
"In other words, your human practice of hunting Soul Beast to obtain Soul Ring and Soul Bone actually wastes most of the energy within the Soul Beast," Da Ming said with a hint of sarcasm.
"And it's a thankless task, there's no guarantee we'll even get the Soul Bone," Xiao Wu muttered.
Chen Feng smiled. "This has always been my view: outdated productivity will be replaced by more advanced productivity. The old Ring Hunting Ring Method was far too inefficient in utilizing energy. The Ring Expansion Method is the future for both humans and Soul Beast, because it provides a basis for cooperation between the two sides."
"We are all citizens of Douluo Star. One side is skilled in strength but not in wisdom, while the other side is skilled in wisdom but not in strength. We should complement each other's strengths and grow together, but we have been fighting each other for so many years because of the Hunting Ring Method. This situation must be corrected. This is the theoretical basis, or program, for what we are doing. It can be called Soul Master Revisionism."
What is revisionism? To put it bluntly, it's turning right while signaling left, much like opposing something while claiming to be left-leaning.
Chen Feng's theory is similar. His fundamental purpose is twofold: first, to break the vastness of the Martial Soul Bloodline Inheritance, and second, to prevent the extinction of Soul Beast from causing a decline in the Plane's energy level.
But he certainly couldn't reveal his true thoughts, so he had to put on a facade, saying something like it was to make the Soul Master World more prosperous, which could be considered as following the wisdom of his predecessors.
"A program? What's that?" Xiao Wu asked curiously.
"Well... to put it simply, it's a highly concise, guiding, and binding code of conduct and value declaration. The path we take in the future will be guided by this theory," Chen Feng said after thinking for a moment.
"Oh~ I think I understand now." Xiao Wu suddenly realized.
Da Ming then said, "Your theory is indeed very good, but sometimes being reasonable isn't enough to convince people. Besides, many Soul Beast believe in power more than reason. For example, if it weren't for Sister Xiao Wu, we might not have paid any attention to you."
Chen Feng nodded. "Of course I understand. To truly implement one's principles, one needs the assistance of powerful force. If reason cannot persuade, then physical force must be used. Therefore, I will not abandon my cultivation."
So far, he has received support from two main sources among the Soul Beast: Da Ming, Er Ming, and Snow Empress.
Ultimately, this is all because of Xiao Wu and the Imperial Auspicious Beast Gu Yue Ling.
Just as Da Ming said, without Xiao Wu mediating, neither Da Ming nor Er Ming would have paid any attention to Chen Feng.
Similarly, without Gu Yue Ling's existence, Chen Feng and his group would have had a hard time even finding Titan Snow Demon King, let alone meeting Snow Empress.
After all, in this era, the existence of the Three Great Heavenly Kings of the Extreme North is completely unknown, and the Ice and Snow Emperors are already close to the next major breakthrough in their cultivation, so they have no energy to pay attention to the affairs of the outside world.
Under these circumstances, the Titan Snow Demon King could only adopt a conservative strategy, trying his best to avoid attracting the attention of humans.
Therefore, in effect, Xiao Wu and Gu Yue Ling have become a link between humans and Soul Beast.
However, this kind of bond doesn't work everywhere.
For example, would the million-year-old Deep Sea Demonic Whale King give face to Imperial Auspicious Beast? Most likely not, it doesn't even respect the face of a god.
So how do you persuade it? Naturally, you can only use your fists. And with the sheer number of Sea Soul Beast, this situation is probably not uncommon.
And there are still places on land like the Death Desert, Storm Bay, and Dust Mud Swamp; the task ahead is arduous and long.
After meeting with Da Ming Er Ming and paying respects to A Huan, Chen Feng and his companions set off again. However, they did not leave the Star Dou Great Forest, but instead followed Er Ming's directions to the living area of Lightning Rat clan.
That's right, Chen Feng came to see an acquaintance this time, no, a familiar rat.
It has been almost two years since Chen Feng last said goodbye to Flying Lightning Rat, but because of the existence of the Yin Sword, the communication between Chen Feng and Flying Lightning Rat has not been completely cut off.
Previously, when Chen Feng was researching the Cycle of Rebirth, he repeatedly summoned the Flying Lightning Rat to possess him and chatted about some interesting things in the human world.
During these casual conversations, Flying Lightning Rat gradually developed a longing for the human world. Chen Feng came here this time to see if he could lure the little guy to the human world.
He always felt that if he wanted to unravel the mysteries of the Cycle of Rebirth, he couldn't rely on his own efforts alone. But Snow Empress obviously couldn't come and do experiments with him, so he could only kidnap Flying Lightning Rat.
As can be seen from the last experiment, this kid is actually quite intelligent. As a mutated individual in the group, its intelligence and cultivation talent far surpass those of other ordinary Soul Beast.
However, precisely because of this, it must be highly valued by its own kind, making it unlikely to be easily abducted.
Upon arriving at the settlement of the Lightning Rat, Chen Feng and his companions did not go in directly. Instead, Chen Feng first activated the Yin Sword to notify the Flying Lightning Rat, and then they waited quietly in place.
During this time, some Lightning Rat hid in the forest and curiously spied on them. There were even some rats that thought they were good fighters and wanted to come out and challenge them, but they were all driven away by Xiao Wu's Charm.
After a while, the Flying Lightning Rat that had been notified came running through the forest, followed closely by another Flying Lightning Rat that was much larger.
When the Flying Lightning Rat arrived in front of the three, Chen Feng smiled and said, "Haven't seen you in a while, have you? You seem to have gained some weight."
The Flying Lightning Rat stood up on its hind legs and patted its round belly with its paws, indicating that it had indeed gained weight.
Chen Feng looked at the large Flying Lightning Rat behind it and knew that this was the Flying Lightning Rat's father and the Clan Chief of the Lightning Rat clan. He then politely introduced himself, "Hello, Flying Lightning Rat Clan Leader, I am Flying Lightning Rat's friend."
The Flying Lightning Rat Clan Leader sized up Chen Feng, Tang San, and Xiao Wu, giving Xiao Wu a special look, and then squeaked a few times.
Its voice isn't as sharp as the Flying Lightning Rat's; it's rather deep, giving it a serious feel.
"What did the Clan Chief say?" Chen Feng asked Xiao Wu, genuinely unable to guess this time.
"It says it knows us. The Flying Lightning Rat has grown very quickly during this time, and that's all thanks to you."
Xiao Wu answered.
"Oh? It's growing very fast?" Chen Feng looked at the Flying Lightning Rat.
Flying Lightning Rat patted its chest proudly, then patted Chen Feng's right hand.
Chen Feng understood this time, "You grow every time you receive my call?"
The Flying Lightning Rat thought for a moment, then nodded, then shook its head, and then patted its head with its paw.
"Brain?" Chen Feng thought for a moment, then suddenly thought of a question and asked Xiao Wu, "Xiao Wu, after Soul Beast awakens its intelligence, will its growth rate accelerate?"
Xiao Wu nodded. "Of course. Without enough intelligence, they can only grow by eating and absorbing the essence of Sun Moon and earth. But if they have intelligence, they can cultivate on their own. This is also why Plant-type Soul Beast grow slowly; it's more difficult to awaken their intelligence than animal Soul Beast."
Chen Feng understood. "Then I get it. The reason why the Flying Lightning Rat's growth rate has accelerated is probably because it shared a portion of my intelligence after being summoned by me."
When Chen Feng summoned Snow Empress in order to kill Shi Nian, Snow Empress once said that her mind would become sharper when she possessed Chen Feng.
It's important to know that Snow Empress is a super Soul Beast with 700,000 years of cultivation. If Chen Feng can influence her, then it's obviously not a problem for Flying Lightning Rat to grow in intelligence.
This allowed Chen Feng to grasp a crucial need of Soul Beast: intelligence.
As he said before, humans are good at intelligence but not at strength, Soul Beast are good at strength but not at intelligence. If the two can learn from each other's strengths and make up for each other's weaknesses, they can both achieve good growth.
However, this requires solving one problem: extracting the Spirit Summoning function from the Cycle of Rebirth and turning it into a reproducible technology.
With that in mind, Chen Feng directly stated his idea. "Flying Lightning Rat Clan Leader, I wish to take Flying Lightning Rat to the human world. I hope you will allow it."
Upon hearing this, Flying Lightning Rat Clan Leader frowned, glanced at his son, shook his head, and squeaked a few times.
Xiao Wu translated, "The Clan Chief said the human world is unsafe; humans hunt Flying Lightning Rat, but here it can be protected."
"But Clan Chief, our Academy already has several Soul Beast residing here, and they are all with Ten-Thousand-Year of cultivation. Even if you don't believe me, you can trust Xiao Wu. As for the protection of the Flying Lightning Rat, our Academy has many experts, and I think its safety there is much better than here," Chen Feng said.
Tang San then raised a question, "But how are we going to get the Flying Lightning Rat to the Academy? It's not a short distance from here to Heaven Dou City, and if we're discovered along the way, we'll definitely be in trouble."
Chen Feng had already considered this question. "Have you forgotten? The Old Poison gave you a Ruyi Hundred Treasures Pouch."
"Use that? That's fine, but I don't know if it will be comfortable inside." Tang San stroked his chin.
"This is just a temporary measure. We will definitely develop more convenient and better items for carrying Soul Beast in the future," Chen Feng said.
If humans and Soul Beast can truly cooperate successfully, then this kind of thing will definitely be indispensable. After all, some Soul Beast are quite large, and human cities are obviously not suitable for them to roam freely. This requires a storage device that allows them to stay comfortably.
For example, Poké Ball or something.
However, the reason why Poké Ball is a ball is because the raw material used to make it is Apricorn, so Chen Feng doesn't need to completely replicate it.
His initial plan was to Ruyi Hundred Treasures Pouch as a base, and then improve it step by step, striving to create a prop suitable for Soul Beast to inhabit.
You can get all sorts of things like the Super Treasure Pouch, the Grandmaster Treasure Pouch, Deluxe Treasure Pouch; it can even be a business. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is perfect for this.
While Chen Feng and Tang San were discussing the issue, the Flying Lightning Rat Clan Leader hesitated.
It had taken Chen Feng's words to heart and knew that with a powerful being who had transformed from Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast present, its son should be safe.
Furthermore, since Flying Lightning Rat is the object of Chen Feng's Spirit Summoning, Chen Feng will definitely protect its son.
But as a father, he was still somewhat worried.
After thinking for a while, it looked seriously at Chen Feng and then squeaked twice.
Xiao Wu paused for a moment, then said to Chen Feng, "The Clan Chief said that as long as we defeat it, the Flying Lightning Rat will go with you."